2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1968 Tatra T603
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1968 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Tatra T603 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1968 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Ascari | Tatra |
| Model | KZ1 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2760 mm |
